DIRECTIONS

1 ) Preheat oven to 350°F. Heat a large sauté pan on the stove over medium heat, add the bacon and until the bacon is well browned but not crisp (do not drain grease).
2 ) Add the onions and garlic and cook in the bacon grease until onions begin to brown. Add the turkey thigh meat pieces and cook until they are beginning to brown.
3 ) Add the tomato paste and stir until all the ingredients are coated. Cook for 3-4 minutes.
4 ) Add turkey sausage slices, thyme, bay leaves, ground pepper, tomatoes, beans and broth and stir to combine.
5 ) Cover with a circle of parchment paper and bring to a boil.
6 ) Transfer pot to the preheated oven and bake at 350°F for 90 minutes or until the turkey thigh meat is fork tender.
7 ) Sprinkle with fresh chopped parsley right before serving.